KINO (PENTAGON) Profile

KINO (PENTAGON) Profile and Facts:
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KINO (키노) is a soloist and a member of the South Korean boy group PENTAGON. He made his solo debut on August 8, 2022, with the single “Pose.” Since December 14, 2023, he has been under his own agency, NAKED.

Stage Name: KINO (키노)
Birth Name: Kang Hyeonggu (강형구)
Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist, Sub-Rapper, Face of the Group
Birthday: January 27, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 177 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 59 kg (130 lbs)
Blood Type: B
MBTI Type: ENFP or ENFJ
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Nationality: Korean
Instagram: @831×10
YouTube: KINO
TikTok: @kinoink
SoundCloud: knnovation
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KINO Facts:
– Kino was born in Seongnam, South Korea.
– He has a younger sister, named Kang Minju (born in 2003).
– KINO can speak Korean, Japanese, and English.
– KINO said that his Japanese name is ‘Kei’, which means light.
– Education: Hanlim Multi Art High School and Sejong University where he majored in dance.
– He did Taekwondo when he was younger.
– He was a member of the student council for 6 years from grade 2 to grade 8.
– The dance crew he was in “Urban Boys” was one of the top 10 dance crew in Korea at the time.
– He started training in 7th grade.
– He trained at JYP, and then auditioned for CUBE in grade 10. For his audition he sang The Ray‘s “Cleaning”.
– When he got accepted into Hanlim (dance department), he actually passed with the highest score.
– At school, he, AB6IX‘s Jeon Woong, WOODZ, GOT7‘s Yugyeom and OnlyOneOf‘s Yoojung were friends and known as F5.
– KINO became the first official member of PENTAGON, as he was the first to complete his pentagraph on PENTAGON MAKER.
– He debuted as a member of PENTAGON on October 10, 2016, under CUBE Entertainment.
– Even though him and Wooseok are the same age, Kino is one academic year older.
– He has composed a lot of his own songs, which he uploads to his Soundcloud.
– KINO shares a music production room with Jinho.
– He writes a lot of long, loving messages to his fans.
– The members like to make fun of Kino for being sensitive.
– On Road To Kingdom it was revealed that Kino is friends with Hyunjae of The Boyz.
– KINO had to halt promotions for “Sha La La” because he injured his leg.
– During his activities with PENTAGON, he has also released solo songs such as “Lonely,” “Badtiming,” and “La Di Da.”
– KINO has helped in the production and writing of 13+ PENTAGON songs including: “Violet”, “Spring Snow”, and “Happiness”
– He sang an OST called “Miss U” for the drama ‘One The Campus’ with Hui and Jinho.
– He used to be a trainee at Power Vocal.
– KINO can be seen in G.NA’s ‘Secret’ MV and her promotional activities.
– He was also in Rain’s ‘Rain Effect’ MV.
– He did a dance cover to Chris Brown‘s “No Guidance” on Studio Choom.
– KINO served as an MC at The Rainbow Concert.
– He is part of middletagon, which comprised of the PENTAGON members in the middle of the height spectrum. Hongseok and Yeo One are also members.
– His nickname is ‘Dancing Machine’.
– He said he’s not afraid of anything, except being tickled.
– His hobbies include reading and playing billiards.
– One of his classmates from high school is ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo (source).
– He lived in the Philippines for 3 months.
– His friends include: GOT7’s Yugyeom, UNIQ’s Seungyoun, THE BOYZ‘s Hyunjae and SEVENTEEN’s Vernon.
–Vernon bought Kino a phone case when visiting Japan.
– He is part of PENTAGON’s maknae line, along with Yuto and Wooseok.
– KINO claims he is the most different on and off stage. (ASC ep 234)
– He is good at imitating dance moves, and other Kpop dances.
– KINO is also a good choreographer, helping to make the dance for “Gorilla” and “Like This”. (Arirang TV)
– Dawn says KINO does girl group dances the best. (ASC ep 234)
– He performed dances from girl groups such as: Red Velvet, Twice, AOA, and IOI.
– KINO likes the song “I’ll Be Alright” by Mura Masa.
– He likes to listen to music when he has free time.
– His ideal vacation is anywhere his whole family is gathered.
– If KINO could have a different job for a day, he would be a kindergarten teacher.
– He picks teleportation if he could have any super power.
– If he could only eat one meal for the rest of his life it would be gyukatsu.
– KINO is a member of the group M.O.L.A (Make Our Lives Awesome). He debuted with the song “Chillin” with fellow members Jamie (formally of 15&) , UNIQ’s Seungyoun, and Nathan.
– KINO, alongside Shinwon, Jinho, Yeo One, Yuto, and Wooseok made cameos on the drama “Age of Youth 2”, as the fictional group Asgard.
– In a game of ‘Who’s Who’, Yuto said that KINO likes to accessorize.
– He wants to be roommates with Wooseok.
– Shinwon and Kino used to share a room in the old PENTAGON dorm.
– His favorite color is Purple.
– He debuted as a soloist on August 8, 2022 with single “Pose“.
– KINO left CUBE Entertainment on October 9, 2023 after his contract expired. However he is still a PENTAGON member.
– He has since after leaving CUBE Ent., set up his own agency NAKED which was officially revealed on December 14, 2023.
– He released his first EP album, “If this is love, I want a refund” on May 2, 2024.
– KINO’s Ideal Type: Someone who has an upbeat personality.

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